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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
single mom, Mia, and her teenage daughter, Pearl, just moved to Shaker. they rent out a house from the Richardsons, they’re your typical clean-cut suburban family. and the mom, Elena Richardson, is determined to uncover Mia’s secrets.
the first 80 pages were pretty slow in my opinion, but from the hundredth page and so on, it became more well-paced and a whole lot more interesting. but the writing is so beautiful, so i didn't find it insufferably slow. this book was so unpredictable, there are so many plot twists and the main conflict was something i would've never expected. also, the themes of family, motherhood, and mother-daughter relationships made me really think back and do some self-reflection. i think that Celeste Ng did an amazing job on laying this undertone of the ongoing racial issues of the late 1980s. by the last hundred pages, i couldn’t put the book down. the ending was so unpredictable but i do feel like it was the most suitable and reasonable ending.
my only complaint is that i didn't feel strongly about any of the characters. all of them just came off as morally gray to me and it left me feeling conflicted, but it did lead to me having a more neutral outlook and the story. but i was genuinely amazed and taken away by this book. one of the best reads of 2021.
my only complaint is that i didn't feel strongly about any of the characters. all of them just came off as morally gray to me and it left me feeling conflicted, but it did lead to me having a more neutral outlook and the story. but i was genuinely amazed and taken away by this book. one of the best reads of 2021.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Fire/Fire injury, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual content and Cursing
Minor: Child abuse and Racism
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book was amazing. the writing was phenomenal, Madeline Miller did a great job of writing the dialogue, the descriptions, the imagery, and the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus so beautifully.
let me tell you about Achilles and Patroclus, if someone doesn’t love me like they love each other, i don’t want it. Madeline Miller did a fantastic job of putting so much love and admiration into words and showing how much and how deeply Achilles and Patroclus loved each other. there’s witty banter and there’s scenes where they showed undying devotion. i feel like crying, screaming, and throwing up. (also if no one says “because you're the reason. swear it.” to me or refers to me as ‘philtatos’ once, i’m going to throw a riot)
the ending still made me cry, even though i knew what was coming. i knew about the Homer’s Illiad before hand and the ending was revealed in the middle of the story. but just the feeling of knowing what’s in store and waiting for the impending doom will always keep someone on the edge of their seat. when the ending actually happens, it hurts just as much or maybe even more. knowing that something’s bound to happen and you can’t do anything to stop it really brings someone to tears. the ending was so many levels of sad. but the ending does offer the thinnest silver lining and some peace of mind, so i’m grateful for that.
saying that the ending broke me is an understatement, i’ve rarely ever cried due to romance. but i’ve cried 5 times because of the last 60 pages of this book and my eyes have never felt dry, so. here is where i’ll end my review. if you’re looking for a good cry, go read this book!!
let me tell you about Achilles and Patroclus, if someone doesn’t love me like they love each other, i don’t want it. Madeline Miller did a fantastic job of putting so much love and admiration into words and showing how much and how deeply Achilles and Patroclus loved each other. there’s witty banter and there’s scenes where they showed undying devotion. i feel like crying, screaming, and throwing up. (also if no one says “because you're the reason. swear it.” to me or refers to me as ‘philtatos’ once, i’m going to throw a riot)
the ending still made me cry, even though i knew what was coming. i knew about the Homer’s Illiad before hand and the ending was revealed in the middle of the story. but just the feeling of knowing what’s in store and waiting for the impending doom will always keep someone on the edge of their seat. when the ending actually happens, it hurts just as much or maybe even more. knowing that something’s bound to happen and you can’t do anything to stop it really brings someone to tears. the ending was so many levels of sad. but the ending does offer the thinnest silver lining and some peace of mind, so i’m grateful for that.
saying that the ending broke me is an understatement, i’ve rarely ever cried due to romance. but i’ve cried 5 times because of the last 60 pages of this book and my eyes have never felt dry, so. here is where i’ll end my review. if you’re looking for a good cry, go read this book!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and War
Moderate: Grief, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Slavery
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, and Cursing
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
this book didn't make me cry, if it made me cry it would've gotten 5 stars, honestly. but it did give me a hangover and i didn't read for a month. this book broke me, it made me fall in love with the characters and their relationships and then it took them away from me. this book left a lingering sadness and this book lives in my head rent free. i think about Mateo's dad on a daily basis. Adam Silvera's organic diversity was just *chef's kiss* and each character was so beautifully written too. the ending took me by surprise, even though i knew what was coming. i felt like someone was taken from me.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i have no words for this book. i love it so much. it’s indescribable. this book deals with sexuality, drugs, family, trauma, romance, relationships, friendships, family and navigating teenagedom in general. i love the story telling format, it makes me feel connected to Charlie and really immersed in the story. i love how transparent the book is and how it describes issues like physical abuse in an almost simple way. i also love how the family dynamics are written, they're not perfect like how a lot of families are and i love how they shift slowly which is realistic. i just love this book so much and i read it at the right time too. it's the perfect coming of age story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, and Suicide
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual content
Minor: Car accident
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i love this book so much, it's just oh my god. it's one of my favourite books so far. it's simple, it's charming, it'll make you cry, it'll make you laugh. this book has some of the best family dynamics i've ever read. i love seeing how Ari's relationship with his dad evolved. it does take place in the 1980-s so the Vietnamese war is a reoccurring theme. it also has a pretty slow burn on Ari's side.
this book also encapsulates being a teenager absolutely perfectly. i love how it touches on Ari and Dante's sexual and racial identity. the characters are so loveable too, and aaah i love this book with my whole heart. it's a modern classic!!
this book also encapsulates being a teenager absolutely perfectly. i love how it touches on Ari and Dante's sexual and racial identity. the characters are so loveable too, and aaah i love this book with my whole heart. it's a modern classic!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Cursing, Hate crime, Violence, and Homophobia
Moderate: Lesbophobia and Alcohol
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